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Message from the Chair

4/3/2025

Dear Friends of UVA Ophthalmology, As I near the end of my first year as department chair, much remains new about the position and life in Charlottesville. Since this spring…

Departmental Achievements

4/3/2025

Faculty Highlights Laura Cook, MD Community Engagement Presentation on Common Eye Problems as We Get Older at The Center at Belvedere, March 21, 2025. Michael Cusick, MD, MHSA Research Presentations…

Investing in the Future: Medical Student Education

4/3/2025

When you ask Laura D. Cook, MD what makes the UVA Ophthalmology medical student program special, she won’t list statistics or syllabi — she’ll talk about people. She’ll talk about…

Brian P. Conway, MD: A Legacy of Dedication and Service

4/3/2025

Dr. Brian P. Conway has completed his remarkable tenure with the UVA Department of Ophthalmology after more than four decades of service. Known for his surgical skill, dedication to resident…

At the Helm of Discovery: Clinical Research at UVA Ophthalmology

4/3/2025

If you’ve ever wondered what fuels clinical research at UVA Ophthalmology, the answer isn’t just found in data or trial protocols — it’s in people like Ashton Leone, MPH, CCRP,…

Steven A. Newman, MD Dedicated Educator and Mentor Retires

10/31/2024

Dr. Steven A. Newman completed his tenure with the UVA Department of Ophthalmology in December of 2023. He was more than just a faculty member in our department; he was…

Departmental Achievements

10/31/2024

Faculty Highlights Arthi G. Venkat, MD, MS Assistant Professor Internal Grant: Dr. Venkat, along with Dr. Krause and Dr. McGehee, received a UVA grant to study the use of AI…

Advancing Ophthalmic Training: Inside the Steven A. Newman Surgical Skills Lab

10/31/2024

At the forefront of surgical education innovation, UVA Ophthalmology dedicated the Steven A. Newman Surgical Skills (SANSS) Lab in Fall 2023. Our advanced facility reflects the department's commitment to excellence…

Advancing Eye Research: Insights from Dr. Brad Gelfand

10/31/2024

Dear Alumni, This past January, I was honored to take on the role of Director of Basic Science Research in the Department of Ophthalmology. As an alum (PhD in Biomedical…

A New Vision for Charlottesville: UVA Health LASIK

10/31/2024

We are delighted to share news of the opening of a state-of-the-art refractive facility at the Northridge Medical Park in May 2024. This facility represents a significant enhancement to our…